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Old 06-29-09 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by wrk101
Just be aware you are entering the dreaded French thread arena. The mid 70's UO8 had French threading, particularly in the bottom bracket and the headset. So you will not be able to l. Do a search on Peugeot bottom bracket, you will find several listers looking for a reasonably priced solution to this challenge.
It's not that difficult, guys. Here's your reasonably priced solution to this "challenge".

http://www.velo-orange.com/grcrufrthbob.html

Then just pop on some generic crankset and roll away!
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